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Surging toward postseason, Bruins battle playoff-bound Stars

While a playoff berth is not officially secure yet, the Boston Bruins showed something special in a crucial game against one of their closest competitors in the Eastern Conference their last time out.

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Pavel Zacha has stepped up when it mattered for Bruins

The race for the last couple of playoff spots in the Eastern Conference is still tight, but as we approach April, certain teams have seperated themselves from what had been an amorphous cluster of playoff hopefuls.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 29

Bruins dig out of 3-0 hole in third, beat Blue Jackets in shootout

Viktor Arvidsson had three assists in regulation and scored the deciding goal in the shootout as the Boston Bruins rallied from a 3-0 third-period deficit for a 4-3 win against the Blue Jackets on Sunday in Columbus.

Boston Bruins News / Breakaway on SI / March 29

Bruins Sign Merrimack College Goaltender to Entry Level Contract

The Boston Bruins have signed goaltender Max Lundgren to a one-year entry-level contract for the 2026-27 season with an NHL cap hit of $952,500. The Merrimack College junior netminder concluded his collegiate career after Merrimack fell to No.

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David Pastrnak News / Field Level Media / March 29

Blue Jackets aim to slow down David Pastrnak, Bruins

The Columbus Blue Jackets will try to cool off David Pastrnak when they host the Boston Bruins on Sunday. Pastrnak had two assists in the Bruins' 6-3 win against the visiting Minnesota Wild on Saturday, extending his point streak to 12 games.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

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Boston Bruins News / Daily Faceoff / March 29

Bruins sign NCAA UFA Max Lundgren to entry-level contract

The Boston Bruins announced on Sunday that they have signed goalie Max Lundgren to a one-year, entry-level contract for the 2026-27 season. Lundgren, who just wrapped up his collegiate career with Merrimack College, would have a salary cap hit of $952,500 at the NHL level.

Boston Bruins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 29

Boston Bruins Sign Max Lundgren

The Boston Bruins have signed NCAA free agent goaltender Max Lundgren to a one-year entry-level contract, per a team announcement. The deal carries a $952.5K cap hit and will be for the 2026-27 campaign.

Boston Bruins News / Inside The Rink / March 28

AHL Game Recap: Hagens Scores First Professional Goal, Tufte Has Hat Trick; Providence Beats Bridgeport in Final Regular Season Game

The Providence Bruins and Bridgeport Islanders faced off tonight for the final time in the regular season. These two could meet in the playoffs, but if they don’t, it will be the last ever meeting between the two.

Boston Bruins News / Field Level Media / March 28

Pavel Zacha, Elias Lindholm lead Bruins past Wild

Pavel Zacha and Elias Lindholm each capped off two-goal performances with insurance markers late in the third period, leading the Boston Bruins to a 6-3 win over the visiting Minnesota Wild on Saturday.

Matthew Poitras News / The Hockey Writers / March 28

Bruins’ Poitras Proving He Deserves NHL Promotion With AHL Point Streak

The Boston Bruins rushed Matthew Poitras‘ jump to the NHL early. Selected 54th overall in 2022, he began his professional hockey career with the Bruins during the 2023-24 season under head coach Jim Montgomery.

James Hagens News / The Hockey Writers / March 28

Bruins Must Carefully Consider When to Debut Hagens

The buzz surrounding James Hagens’ professional career is palpable. After signing an amateur tryout (ATO) agreement with the Providence Bruins, the 19-year-old Hagens officially began his transition to professional hockey following an impressive collegiate tenure that saw him score 34 goals and 84 points in 71 games.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 27

Bruins try to steady recent roller-coaster stretch vs. Wild

The Boston Bruins can strengthen their hold on a playoff spot amid a crowded Eastern Conference field when they host one of the West's best teams in the Minnesota Wild on Saturday.

James Hagens News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 27

Bruins rumors: Will James Hagens play for Boston this season?

The Boston Bruins decided to sign James Hagens to an Amateur Tryout Agreement, which will likely end his career as a Boston College Eagle, despite some speculation about whether the changing NIL landscape can offer an opportunity to return if he doesn’t sign an NHL deal.

Boston Bruins News / Inside The Rink / March 28

Former Boston Bruins Draft Picks Now Eligible to Sign With Club

James Hagens has been the highly touted top prospect for the Boston Bruins this season and is now a member of the Providence Bruins on an Amateur tryout.

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James Hagens News / Breakaway on SI / March 27

Bruins' James Hagens Nearing Expected NHL Debut After AHL Appearance

James Hagens — formerly of Boston College and a No. 7 overall pick — saw his AHL debut with the Providence Bruins. His professional debut came less than one week after his collegiate career at Boston College concluded.

Boston Bruins News / Daily Faceoff / March 26

Have the Boston Bruins overachieved this season?

The Boston Bruins pulled off a 4-3 overtime win over the Buffalo Sabres Wednesday night, thanks to a late game-tying goal from Casey Mittelstadt and Pavel Zacha burying the OT-winner just 38 seconds into the extra frame.

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David Pastrnak News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 26

Bruins star David Pastrnak gets real on Stanley Cup chances after win at Sabres

The Boston Bruins were one of the worst teams in the Eastern Conference in 2024-25, but have turned things around this year. The Bruins are on track to make a playoff run, and added another win on Wednesday night.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 25

Bruins rally in third, upend Sabres in OT for pivotal win

David Pastrnak opened the scoring, then recorded his second assist on Pavel Zacha's overtime goal as the visiting Boston Bruins rallied to cool off the Buffalo Sabres with a 4-3 victory.

Nikita Zadorov News / NHL Trade Talk / March 25

Nikita Zadorov calls loss to the Maple Leafs 'embarrassing'

You could say neither team got the result they wanted in Tuesday night’s rivalry game between the Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs. The Bruins came

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 25

NHL Predictions: Boston Bruins vs Buffalo Sabres, March 25

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Boston Bruins News / The Hockey Writers / March 25

Bruins Benefiting Greatly From Zacha’s Career Season in Final Stretch

The Boston Bruins continue to hold onto a playoff spot. It continues to be a tight battle though, as one point currently separates Boston in the first Wild Card spot and the New York Islanders, who are on the outside looking in.

Boston Bruins News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 24

Bruins host Rhode Island state champions striken by tragedy

The Boston Bruins had special guests at practice on Monday. In February, tragedy struck in Pawtuckett, as the Blackstone Valley Co-op hockey team was playing their senior night, when a shooting took place, killing three family members of Blackstone Captain Colin Dorgan.

Jeremy Swayman News / NHL Trade Talk / March 23

From Trade Talk to Backbone: Swayman Carrying Boston

The Boston Bruins are finding themselves in a solid position—holding a wild card spot with 12 games remaining in the season. They’ve been leaning heavily on elite goaltending from Jeremy Swayman to stay competitive—which is a positive twist given that it wasn’t all that long ago Swayman trade talk had surfaced.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 8

Penguins complete historic comeback without Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin

Just when it seemed as if they were about to fade away without their two top stars, the Pittsburgh Penguins pulled out a miraculous three-goal comeback on Sunday.

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